Ocean National Bank robbery
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In June 1869, the Ocean National Bank in Manhattan, New York City was robbed of $768,879.94 in cash, securities, and jewelry by the gang of George Leonidas Leslie. It was the largest heist in New York City history at the time. Planning for the heist took three months, and was funded by Fredericka Mandelbaum, who received a 10% cut of the earnings.
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Date | June 1869 |
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Location | Ocean National Bank, Manhattan, New York City |
Perpetrator | Gang of George Leonidas Leslie |
Participants | 8 |
Outcome | Bank robbery of $768,879.94 |
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